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The New York Times Games has a themed word-search puzzle calledStrandsthat look deceptively easy at first glance. It looks like any other word search, but then you realize that you have to discover the theme and all the words you have to search for on your own.
The only hint today’s puzzle will give you is the one little clue you get, and it isn’t always obvious. If you are stuck on this one, you aren’t alone; today’spuzzle is challenging, and you might need a few hints or spoilers to help you out.
The NYT Games Strands Ahoy! #367 July 16, 2025
TheStrandspuzzle for today has the clueAhoy!It has six things to find: the Spangram and five themed words.
NYT Strands Spangram Tips and Theme Hints
If you need some general hints towards the theme and don’t want any spoilers for thisfree browser game, this section is for you. Each of the three headers below contains a single, spoiler-free hint for the motif.
Hint 3: Names of old boats.
Spoilers for Today’s New York Times Strands
The in-game hints do give you spoilers for theStrands, but you have to find non-themed words to save up for them. If you just want the spoiler without all the extra work, check out the two sections below.
Word 2: Bounty
The Answer to the NYT Ahoy! Strands
Just want the full answer to thispuzzle game? Inside the section below, you’ll find the Spangram, all the themed words, and a screeshot of where each of those words go in the puzzle.
The category for today isHistoric Ships. The words are Mayflower, Bounty, Beagle, Titanic, and Victory.
Today’s Strands Explained
Don’t get this puzzle after completing it? Inside the expandable section below, you can see how the theme, the clue, and the themed words all work together in perfect harmony.
The clue for today isAhoy!because it is an old-fashioned word used onHistoric Shipsthat sailed the seas. Each of the themed words is the name of ancient ship that is famous for some reason or another.
Want to play? Check out theNew York Times Games Strandswebsite available on almost any device with a browser.
